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State Representative, 79th District
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Darren Armstrong

Candidate for State Representative, 79th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Farmer; co-owner of Armstrong Farms
Lives in
Belhaven
Campaign website
darrenarmstrong.com

Co-owner of Armstrong Farms for nearly 30 years; former chairman of the U.S. Grains Council and past chair of the Corn Board Association of North Carolina. Defeated Rep. Keith Kidwell in the March 2026 Republican primary, 52% to 48%.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports parental rights and keeping "woke ideology" out of schools.

    Meet Darren - Darren Armstrong for NC House

    Campaign website · Armstrong for HD 79 · darrenarmstrong.com

    “Safeguarding parental rights and working to keep "woke ideology" out of schools.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports agriculture, fishing and timber as leading industries.

    Meet Darren - Darren Armstrong for NC House

    Campaign website · Armstrong for HD 79 · darrenarmstrong.com

    “Keeping agriculture, commercial fishing, and timber as viable, leading economic drivers for the state.”
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  • Supports passing an annual Farm Act.

    The campaign cites the endorsement of Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler for this and for "right to farm" laws.

    Meet Darren - Darren Armstrong for NC House

    Campaign website · Armstrong for HD 79 · darrenarmstrong.com

    “commitment to passing an annual Farm Act”
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